Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?

Jul 23, 2025
BBC News
Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?
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Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?

Tragedy in Texas

The Texas floods, a devastating natural disaster, claimed the lives of 135 people, many of them young children. Camp Mystic alone accounted for a staggering 27 casualties among campers and staff members.

Understanding the Catastrophe

BBC Verify's Jake Horton visited Kerr County, Texas, to investigate the tragic events leading to such a high death toll. The camp's location on a vulnerable river plain and the unexpected intensity of the floods played a pivotal role.

Heartbreaking Loss

The tragedy at Camp Mystic serves as a painful reminder of the unpredictability of nature and the need for heightened awareness and preparedness to mitigate the consequences of such events.

Original source: BBC News